The Brno and Bratislava offices of construction consultancy Obermeyer Helika have been selected as general designers for the new Prospect development in Zlín. The multifunctional project, led by PSG investment group, is set to reshape the city’s Náměstí Práce area and introduce a 16-storey tower that draws architectural inspiration from the region’s functionalist heritage. The development will include office space, rental apartments (1+kk and 2+kk), a three-star business hotel, and a public observation deck. The architectural design was prepared by CITY WORK ARCHITECTS under the leadership of architect Juraj Sonlajtner. Adriána Kokoška, Sales Director at Obermeyer Helika Slovakia, noted that the firm’s experience with digital design and BIM technology contributed to solutions that align with the architectural style of the Baťa era while meeting modern sustainability criteria. The project is being designed to qualify for LEED Platinum certification. The Prospect development is replacing a former bank building, and its design draws on the principles of Vladimír Karfík and František Lýdia Gahura, both of whom played key roles in shaping Zlín’s urban identity. A tower with a double-skin façade is planned to provide panoramic views of the city. Ondrej Balážik, a designer from Obermeyer Helika’s Brno office, emphasized the firm’s commitment to combining respect for the city’s architectural legacy with energy-efficient construction methods. The project will incorporate full 3D modelling and BIM management throughout the design and construction process. In addition to new office space, the development aims to address local housing needs by providing rental accommodation suitable for students from the nearby Tomáš Baťa University. A parking garage will be constructed in the basement for hotel and building users. Demolition of the current structure is scheduled for summer 2025, with construction expected to begin by the end of the year. PSG Construction, based in Otrokovice, will serve as the general contractor.